Forgotten Catholics: Single People in the Church
In many parishes there are as many single people, widowed, divorced, never-married, than married couples – it may a Church blind spot
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Prepare for Today As if It Were the Last Day
Acts of charity and kindness make a person’s faith shine in this world and help ensure that it will shine forever in the afterlife, Pope Francis said.
Vatican-Lutheran Study on Sharing the Eucharist
The official Catholic-Lutheran dialogue will begin a deeper exploration of common beliefs and differences on “Church, Eucharist and ministry”, the Vatican and the Lutheran World Federation announced.
‘Spiritual but not Religious’: What Does it Mean?
US-based Research into the growing phenomenon of secularism provides interesting answers – people don’t identify solely as flat-out atheists
Human Authority Comes From Good Example, Not Title
Authority comes from a good example, not having the best title, pope says. We disciples of Jesus should not seek titles of honour, authority or supremacy,
God Created Human Beings to Love Him and Each Other
God’s “dream” for human beings is that they would know they are loved by him, that they would love him in return and that they would love one another, Pope Francis said.
Penniless Missionaries: Our Experiences
In August priests, seminarians, lay brothers and sisters of the Neocatechumenal Way became missionaries. They went mostly two-by-two all around South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho for a week announcing the Good News. They had with them only the Bible, breviary, crucifix, rosary and return ticket. No money, no cellphones.
Priest says Exorcism is Ministry of Healing that Helps Suffering People
Father Gary Thomas has served for the past 12 years in the Diocese of San Jose, California, as the priest authorised to perform the rite of exorcism.
35 New Saints Canonised
Pope Francis proclaimed 35 new saints – An estimated 35000 pilgrims — many of them from the new saints’ countries of origin — attended the Mass.
